Recall 06V494000: A/C Control Module Software Update

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Chrysler/Sebring 2007

MANUFACTURER: DaimlerChrysler Corporation

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V494000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: December 22, 2006

COMPONENT: Visibility: Defroster/Defogger System

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 6086

SUMMARY:
On certain vehicles equipped with Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) only, the software programmed into the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) module may cause the windshield defrosting and defogging functions to become inoperative.

CONSEQUENCE:
This can decrease the driver's visibility under certain driving conditions and result in a crash without warning.

REMEDY:
Dealers will reprogram the HVAC module. The recall began on January 2, 2007. Owners may contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

NOTES:
DaimlerChrysler recall No. F51. Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.